Went for a casual Saturday lunch and was very surprised how much I liked it.
The Apple only do ploughman's which compliment the cider perfectly, you can choose from set ones or build your own.
The portions are very generous especially the set ones with lots of bread and biscuits to go with your cheese or ham or whatever!
It was busy on the dockside but we managed to get a table on the boat which was nice, the staff were polite and prompt and dealt with the crazy ordering/queuing system.
Was lovely sitting watching the world go buy with cheese and cider, very lovely indeed.
FOOD: 6/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 6/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 8/10
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
The Picture House East - Whiteladies Road - Cotham - Lunch
Mum and Dad came up to visit and after the Wellington (first choice for Sunday lunch that day) was full of rugby people we decided on (using the list) on The Picture House East.
I have always wanted to go here since it opened and it was worth the wait. The venue is nice, and considering it was midday Sunday not too busy (they also have an upstairs), the front of house was very attentive and when we were taking forever to choose from the menu (small but all tasty) they did not tut/huff at us. Finally went for Steak Bavette and chips which had the most amazing sauce, rich and complimented the meat perfectly. Dad had the roast which was lovely too and Andy's thin chips with his fish were the star. I could have easily have eaten mine twice (not tiny but not massive either).
Was good value too especially if your having more than one course.
FOOD: 9/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 7/10
PRICE: 8/10
I have always wanted to go here since it opened and it was worth the wait. The venue is nice, and considering it was midday Sunday not too busy (they also have an upstairs), the front of house was very attentive and when we were taking forever to choose from the menu (small but all tasty) they did not tut/huff at us. Finally went for Steak Bavette and chips which had the most amazing sauce, rich and complimented the meat perfectly. Dad had the roast which was lovely too and Andy's thin chips with his fish were the star. I could have easily have eaten mine twice (not tiny but not massive either).
Was good value too especially if your having more than one course.
FOOD: 9/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 7/10
PRICE: 8/10
Graze Bar and Grill - Queens Square - Centre - Dinner
My turn to take Andy for his Birthday...
I chose Graze, a Bath ales gastro pub and it did not disappoint!
The venue is nice, set out more like a pub than restaurant which is odd as most people were eating but it made it very relaxed which was great.
We both had scallops to start then I had faggots and mash and Andy had steak. The scallops were lush, perfectly cooked and good size. My faggots were very rich and delicious and the gravy was excellent, i had to swap my mash for Andy's chips though as it was too smooth for me, but he loved it! His steak was the best steak we have ever tried, it was fantastic, better than the cowshed (and cheaper), it had a sauce which complimented it perfectly!
We squeezed in homemade ice cream for pudding which was out of this world!
Really loved it here and will no doubt return!
FOOD: 10/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 7/10
I chose Graze, a Bath ales gastro pub and it did not disappoint!
The venue is nice, set out more like a pub than restaurant which is odd as most people were eating but it made it very relaxed which was great.
We both had scallops to start then I had faggots and mash and Andy had steak. The scallops were lush, perfectly cooked and good size. My faggots were very rich and delicious and the gravy was excellent, i had to swap my mash for Andy's chips though as it was too smooth for me, but he loved it! His steak was the best steak we have ever tried, it was fantastic, better than the cowshed (and cheaper), it had a sauce which complimented it perfectly!
We squeezed in homemade ice cream for pudding which was out of this world!
Really loved it here and will no doubt return!
FOOD: 10/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 7/10
The Cowshed - Whiteladies Road - Cotham - Dinner
Andy took me here for my birthday (which is difficult as its the 27th of December) however my like for the place started even before I knew where I was going as Andy said they would not open unless they could get fresh produce...mega brownie point in my book!
Luckily they could so we went! The venue is lovely, really warm and welcoming which big tables and low lighting. The staff were attentive and friendly and made us feel very welcome.
I had game terrine and steak and Andy had lobster ravioli and steak..you have to have steak he he. The food was great, perfectly cooked the steak was melt in your mouth and we were so full pudding was no option sadly but we left with a lovely warm feeling!
The only issue is its really (for us) a treat place as it is expensive, which I don't mind as the food is great and well sourced but its not an every day type place. I want to have a Sunday roast there at some point!!
FOOD: 8/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE:8 /10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 5/10
Luckily they could so we went! The venue is lovely, really warm and welcoming which big tables and low lighting. The staff were attentive and friendly and made us feel very welcome.
I had game terrine and steak and Andy had lobster ravioli and steak..you have to have steak he he. The food was great, perfectly cooked the steak was melt in your mouth and we were so full pudding was no option sadly but we left with a lovely warm feeling!
The only issue is its really (for us) a treat place as it is expensive, which I don't mind as the food is great and well sourced but its not an every day type place. I want to have a Sunday roast there at some point!!
FOOD: 8/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE:8 /10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 5/10
Kohi Noor - Black Boy Hill - Redland - Dinner
This place is a gem, most probably walk past it and don't know it's there, which to be honest is fine by me as its the best curry in Bristol!
It has very low lighting and every time i have been its been pretty quiet. The service is prompt and not too in your face if your the only ones in there which is nice. One thing which is great and you don't really think about is the tables are massive...which makes sense when you have at least 2 dishes each.
The food is nothing like any other Indian ever, it only has a few of the 'normal' dishes with the rest focusing on specials or their region and its all amazing! You can adjust the spice level, sauciness and ask for specials if you like. The meat is always perfect, not chewy or tiny and everything else is great too.
Personal faves are Garlic Chilli Chicken and Ghost Gazala (excuse spelling) both spicy but that how i like it!
FOOD: 10/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 6/10
It has very low lighting and every time i have been its been pretty quiet. The service is prompt and not too in your face if your the only ones in there which is nice. One thing which is great and you don't really think about is the tables are massive...which makes sense when you have at least 2 dishes each.
The food is nothing like any other Indian ever, it only has a few of the 'normal' dishes with the rest focusing on specials or their region and its all amazing! You can adjust the spice level, sauciness and ask for specials if you like. The meat is always perfect, not chewy or tiny and everything else is great too.
Personal faves are Garlic Chilli Chicken and Ghost Gazala (excuse spelling) both spicy but that how i like it!
FOOD: 10/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 6/10
Inn on the Green - Gloucester Road - Horfield - Lunch/Dinner
This is my favourite haunt in Bristol, its closeish to my house and does my fave things...good food and great beer.
The beer first, they have a massive bar and different real ales and real ciders on all the time (at least 16 in total), they also do the normal drink too but the special stuff is well special!
The food next, its great too, always different and always good. I have had such a varied amount of food there but the ones that stick are, roast dinners, wood pigeon, steak, burgers and they have all been amazing!
The best thing is, its not an old man pub, you don't feel unwelcome for being under 50 and a girl, every one is there just to soak up the place. With its recent renovations its even better and has that warm pub feeling!
I will drag everyone visiting us there, its too good not to!
FOOD: 9/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 9/10
AMBIENCE: 9/10
PRICE: 9/10
The beer first, they have a massive bar and different real ales and real ciders on all the time (at least 16 in total), they also do the normal drink too but the special stuff is well special!
The food next, its great too, always different and always good. I have had such a varied amount of food there but the ones that stick are, roast dinners, wood pigeon, steak, burgers and they have all been amazing!
The best thing is, its not an old man pub, you don't feel unwelcome for being under 50 and a girl, every one is there just to soak up the place. With its recent renovations its even better and has that warm pub feeling!
I will drag everyone visiting us there, its too good not to!
FOOD: 9/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 9/10
AMBIENCE: 9/10
PRICE: 9/10
Planet Pizza - Gloucester Road/Whiteladies Road - Dinner/Lunch
The best pizza in Bristol I think (that may change after my adventure)!
Have been far too many times, on lots of different occasions and it has always come out trumps. The venues are trendy, with often amazing art on the walls which temps as much as the food, and they always smell amazing due to the food.
The pizzas are not traditional but I'm OK with that, I prefer a deeper base to the thin traditional crust, and the toppings are always generous and obviously good quality which makes all the difference.
The salads too are great and not an after thought to the pizzas, my favourite is the artichoke one.
I try to have a different pizza each time but Andy swears by the Mars (all pizzas are named after planets) it is good but I like to mix it up a bit.
Perfect for dinner with friends or relaxed dinners, and great for sharing as they are massive. The cherry is presented with the bill in the form of jelly beans which provide the perfect amount of sweet (all you can manage) to compliment all the pizza goodness.
FOOD: 9/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 8/10
Have been far too many times, on lots of different occasions and it has always come out trumps. The venues are trendy, with often amazing art on the walls which temps as much as the food, and they always smell amazing due to the food.
The pizzas are not traditional but I'm OK with that, I prefer a deeper base to the thin traditional crust, and the toppings are always generous and obviously good quality which makes all the difference.
The salads too are great and not an after thought to the pizzas, my favourite is the artichoke one.
I try to have a different pizza each time but Andy swears by the Mars (all pizzas are named after planets) it is good but I like to mix it up a bit.
Perfect for dinner with friends or relaxed dinners, and great for sharing as they are massive. The cherry is presented with the bill in the form of jelly beans which provide the perfect amount of sweet (all you can manage) to compliment all the pizza goodness.
FOOD: 9/10
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 8/10
AMBIENCE: 8/10
PRICE: 8/10
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